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you know?
Reverse osmosis is the finest water filtration method known. This process will
allow the removal of particles as small as ions from a solution. It is used
to purify water and remove salts and other impurities in order to improve the
color, taste or properties of the fluid. R.O. uses a membrane that is semi-permeable,
allowing the fluid that is being purified to pass through it, while rejecting
other ions and contaminants from passing.
This technology uses a process
known as crossflow to allow the r.o. membrane to continually clean itself. This
is the reason of why an r.o. element can last many years before clogging or
need replacement. This
water purification process requires a driving force to push the fluid through
the membrane, and the most common force is household water pressure or pressure
from a booster pump. The higher the pressure, the larger the driving force and
efficiency.
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Water
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Water can prevent and alleviate many of our symptoms
23.
Water and Bronchitis and Pneumonia
"Ahem."
That's an
understatement for those inflicted with bronchitis. This obstructive pulmonary
condition, best known for the heavy coughing accompanied my sputum, occurs
when the bronchi in the lungs are inflamed. Bronchitis can be acute, or
short term as well as chronic, or long-lasting. People who smoke or live
in polluted cities are more susceptible to coming down with this ailment.
The
more common of the two is acute. Bronchitis is usually from a virus which
people can catch from a variety of places, and it can also develop out
of the flu and upper respiratory infections. Sometimes it can result from
bacteria. (This can come into play in figuring out what medicine to take!)
Basically, when the bronchial tubes become inflamed they form mucus. This
creates the coughing reflex, which produced the mucus. Usually, bronchitis
will last two to three weeks.
The most
important thing someone can do to kick the cough is to up the amount of
fluids they drink. This will help soothe the throat as well as keep the
body hydrated. Also, it is suggested that people with bronchitis refrain
from drinking caffeine and alcohol as this will only more rapidly lead
to dehydration. Water in other forms can aid as well. Moisture from a
vaporizer can help break down mucus. Taking a hot shower or bath can as
well. If one is at risk for developing bronchitis, such as having the
flu or a respiratory infection, increasing fluid intake can also help.
If
one does not treat bronchitis, or does not catch it in time (it is a rapid
illness), it can result in pneumonia. This is more serious. Pneumonia
still affects the respiratory tract, but it obstructs it even more, making
it harder to breathe. Many of the symptoms are the same like fever, chest
pain and cough, however coughs do not produce mucus. Usually this sickness
is treatable from home, but for those with other diseases, it can be very
serious and even deadly. Again, drinking water here is crucial to preventing
dehydration. Many may take acetaminophen to reduce fever, but this can
also cause dehydration. So, be sure to take it with plenty of water.
Pneumonia
is not just the result of another illness. Contaminated water is also
said to be a culprit. The Anchorage Daily News reports that 24% of children
living in villages with poor water conditions have come down with the
flu or pneumonia. This shows that poorer areas must be concentrating on
getting water filters, which is far cheaper and much more efficient than
waiting for a new city line.
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